ATLANTA — Four years ago, Georgia was at the center of former President Donald Trump ’s attempts to overturn his loss to Democrat Joe Biden. Democrats worry that Trump is […]
Congress scrambles to ensure safety of presidential candidates in final weeks of campaign
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the U.S. Secret Service has enough money and resources to keep the nation’s presidential candidates safe amid repeated threats of violence. It’s […]
Titan submersible testimony to enter fourth day after panel hears of malfunction and discord
Another mission specialist who worked with the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year while on its way to the Titanic wreckage is scheduled to testify before […]
Porn-making former University of Wisconsin campus leader argues for keeping his teaching job
MADISON, Wis. — In a closely watched First Amendment rights case, a former University of Wisconsin campus chancellor who was fired after making pornographic films with his wife prepared to […]
Voters split on whether Harris or Trump would do a better job on the economy: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON — Going into November’s election, neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump has a decisive edge with the public on the economy, turning an issue that was once a clear […]
Asian stocks follow Wall Street’s rate-cut rally higher, as BOJ stands pat
HONG KONG — Asian stocks surged on Friday with Japan’s Nikkei leading regional gains after Wall Street romped to records following the Federal Reserve’s big cut to interest rates. U.S. […]
As fire raged nearby, a tiny town’s zoo animals were driven to safety
BIG BEAR, Calif. — With a major wildfire burning near his mountain town east of Los Angeles, Cowboy the barn owl was unaware of the danger and instead having the […]
US Senate panel OKs action against Steward Health Care CEO for defying subpoena
BOSTON — Members of a U.S. Senate committee looking into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care adopted two resolutions Thursday designed to hold CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt […]
No decision made by appeals court in elections betting case
WASHINGTON — Betting on U.S. elections remains on hold after a federal appeals court did not issue a decision Thursday in a case involving whether such bets should be allowed. […]
UN experts urge United Nations to lay foundations for global governance of artificial intelligence
UNITED NATIONS — A high-powered U.N. advisory body said Thursday that global governance of artificial intelligence is “imperative” and urged the United Nations to lay the foundations for the first […]